Governor Alfred Mutua in a past event. He has cautioned MCAs against political blackmail and witch-hunt. (Photo/ebru.co.ke)
Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has asked Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to exercise professionalism and stop engaging in political malice and witch-hunt.
Speaking to journalists at his Machakos office on Friday, the Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party leader also asked MCAs to put the interests of the people who elected them to office first before their own interests.
He noted that some MCAs are engaging in political blackmail and witch-hunt a move he said could slow down development.
Governor Mutua observed that the county risks lagging behind if MCAs drags politics into their duties.
“We must put politics and witch-hunt aside and serve the people who elected us to office with dedication and commitment,” the Machakos governor said.
Mutua indicated that his administration is open to criticism from the MCAs and the public but warned against blackmail and malice.
Governor Mutua was speaking after the MCAs rejected his nominees for the County Executive Committee (CECs) members.
The County Assembly vetting Committee on Wednesday rejected Mutua’s five CEC nominees claiming that they were not qualified for the positions nominated for.
The assembly asked Mutua to present a fresh list of nominees for vetting. Mutua who was angered by the move accused the MCAs of malice and blackmail.